Reuters
Semiconductor firm Melexis forecasts lower sales, margin for 1st half of 2025
(Reuters) -Melexis, Belgium's largest semiconductor supplier, said on Wednesday that it expected lower margin and sales in the first half of 2025, as inventory corrections by its automotive customers continue into the new year. Melexis, whose automotive semiconductor business made up 90% of its total sales in 2024, counts Tesla and Chinese carmakers BYD and NIO among its customers. The company expects its operating margin to reach around 16% in the first half of the year, down from the 26.3% it posted in the same period in 2024.
BBC
US Postal Service halts China parcels after Trump tariffs
It says the suspension will be in place "until further notice" and did not offer a reason for the decision.
Associated Press
1 person dead and 5 wounded in shooting at Ohio cosmetics warehouse
One person has died and five others were wounded in a shooting Tuesday night at a cosmetics warehouse in Ohio, officials said. The victims have been transported to hospitals and the suspect is no longer believed to be at the building, said Josh Poland, a spokesperson for the city of New Albany. New Albany Police Chief Greg Jones described the shooting just before 11 p.m. as a “targeted type of attack” and said officials don't believe the suspect poses a general threat to the public.
Evening Standard
Sweden school campus shooting: Police hit out at 'erroneous online narratives' as death toll rises to 11
Sweden's prime minster says the tragedy in Orebro is the worst mass shooting the country's history
Reuters
Santander announces 10 billion euros in buybacks after record profits
MADRID (Reuters) -Santander said on Wednesday it expects to return 10 billion euros ($10.39 billion) to investors through share buybacks from 2025 and 2026 earnings and anticipated excess capital, after the Spanish lender reported record profits. The bank's fourth-quarter net profit rose 11% year-on-year after a solid performance at its retail businesses in Spain and Brazil and higher revenues more than offset a decline in consumer lending, it said on Wednesday. Santander, like other lenders, has benefited from higher interest rates, but growth in its key Latin American markets has given it an edge over more Europe-dependent rivals that have scaled back their presence in the Americas.
K League United
"Competition is inevitable" - Ulsan HD skipper Kim Young-gwon on new centre back additions
Ulsan HD captain Kim Young-gwon says he isn't too concerned about younger players eyeing his position in the team, and that winter 2025 was a good time to execute a 'generational shift' within the pla...
Sky News
Boy, 15, charged with murder after teenager stabbed at Sheffield school
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a teenager was stabbed to death at a school in Sheffield. Harvey Willgoose, 15, died after being attacked at All Saints Catholic High School on Monday. Police said he suffered "serious injuries" and despite the efforts of medics, died a short time after emergency services arrived.
Reuters
China to control micro drama distribution in tighter regulation push
China will mandate a licensing requirement for broadcasting micro dramas, enabling it to foster their "healthy and prosperous development", authorities said, in a move that will enable tighter control on what content gets published online. The move comes as a boom in micro dramas in China has brought scrutiny from the Communist Party. Micro dramas, vertically shot, minute-long episodes featuring frequent plot turns designed to keep millions of viewers hooked to their cellphone screens - and paying for more - have mushroomed in popularity in China in recent years.
The Guardian
Boy, 15, charged with murder after stabbing at Sheffield school
Teenager was arrested after stabbing of Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at All Saints Catholic high school on Monday
The Canadian Press
Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves at least 11 dead at an adult education center
OREBRO, Sweden (AP) — Sweden's worst mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, at an adult education center west of Stockholm as officials warned the death toll could rise.
The Independent
Trump accused of ‘ethnic cleansing’ with plan for US to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians
Hamas leaders say Trump’s comments ‘recipe for generating chaos’ and reigniting tensions
BBC
Appeal over rejected solar farm plan
Hundreds have objected to the plan for a site on fields in Staffordshire.
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Q4 2024 Graphic Packaging Holding Co Earnings Call
Q4 2024 Graphic Packaging Holding Co Earnings Call
The Independent
Trump uses Netanyahu press conference to suggest the US will 'own' Gaza
Trump has repeatedly pitched moving Palestinians from the land they’ve long counted on as the location of a future state
The Independent
Sweden school shooting latest: Suspect among 11 dead in 'worst mass shooting' in country's history
Prime minister mourns 'brutal, deadly violence against completely innocent people'
The Independent
At least five people injured in shooting at Ohio cosmetics warehouse, police say
Police say shooting incident appears to be a ‘targeted type of attack’
LA Times
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue rips his team after loss to the Lakers
After his team was routed by the Lakers, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue sent a clear message about his displeasure with his players.
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Q4 2024 Marathon Petroleum Corp Earnings Call
Q4 2024 Marathon Petroleum Corp Earnings Call
The Guardian
Love in Exile by Shon Faye review – lessons in romance
Is heartbreak all capitalism’s fault? Faye mixes the personal and political in this exposing but generous memoir
Reuters
Iran says its foreign policy driven by interests after Trump voices readiness to talk
Iran's foreign policy is driven by dignity, wisdom and interest, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump saying that Washington was ready to reach out to Tehran. "Our foreign policy has always been driven by the following principles: dignity for our country and people, wisdom [...]and interest," Fatemeh Mohajerani said during a press conference, when asked to react to Trump's willingness to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart. On Tuesday, Trump restored his "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran that included efforts to drive its oil exports down to zero in order to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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